Las Meninas
The most famous and heavily debated of Diego Velázquez's paintings is the fantastic and unusual family portrait 'Las Meninas'.
It was painted in 1656 and it is known as one of Velazquez master pieces. When I was in front of the huge canvas, I was amazed by all the elements that are part of this painting. While I was hearing the painting explanation, I was trying see what else Velazquez was trying hidding or what other detail I could discover by myself. I looked at the eyes of “La Infanta Margarita” who is the little girl surrounded by her waiting ladies and other people from the service, you will be able even to the the dog's family.
On the left side you will see a self portrait of Velazquez who is painting the Philip IV and his wife, Mariana de Austrias, as they stand before him. Look at them! they are the reflection of the mirror that is hanging at the back. Velazquez is giving us two paintings instead of one. According to studies, Velazquez wanted people to know that he was the painter of the king, he wanted to leave a memorable piece of the work that he was able to do. Velazquez broke, in the seventeenth century, the norms of traditional portraits. The Spanish painter also gave the viewer the privileged opportunity to have another point of view of the royal family.
Los Borrachos (The Drunkards)
Velazquez's first major mythological painting. Many people describe it as an enigmatic work that has, as one of its characters; Bacchus, the God of wine.
On this painting, Velazquez humanizes the ancient god and his followers, the painting portraits a group of men drinking wine and having a good laugh. The natural elements of the painting are the perfect touch that allows the viewer to even want to have a good glass of Spanish wine with “The Drunkards."
The most famous and heavily debated of Diego Velázquez's paintings is the fantastic and unusual family portrait 'Las Meninas'.
It was painted in 1656 and it is known as one of Velazquez master pieces. When I was in front of the huge canvas, I was amazed by all the elements that are part of this painting. While I was hearing the painting explanation, I was trying see what else Velazquez was trying hidding or what other detail I could discover by myself. I looked at the eyes of “La Infanta Margarita” who is the little girl surrounded by her waiting ladies and other people from the service, you will be able even to the the dog's family.
On the left side you will see a self portrait of Velazquez who is painting the Philip IV and his wife, Mariana de Austrias, as they stand before him. Look at them! they are the reflection of the mirror that is hanging at the back. Velazquez is giving us two paintings instead of one. According to studies, Velazquez wanted people to know that he was the painter of the king, he wanted to leave a memorable piece of the work that he was able to do. Velazquez broke, in the seventeenth century, the norms of traditional portraits. The Spanish painter also gave the viewer the privileged opportunity to have another point of view of the royal family.
Los Borrachos (The Drunkards)
Velazquez's first major mythological painting. Many people describe it as an enigmatic work that has, as one of its characters; Bacchus, the God of wine.
On this painting, Velazquez humanizes the ancient god and his followers, the painting portraits a group of men drinking wine and having a good laugh. The natural elements of the painting are the perfect touch that allows the viewer to even want to have a good glass of Spanish wine with “The Drunkards."Enjoy at the museum the Spanish culture trought the oils and the bush of one of Its greatest artist.
Las Hilanderas (The Spinners)
Is an illustration of a Greek fable that tells story about a s
pinning contest between Mineimina and Arachne.
Mineimina is the Godness of the arts, the one on the left side of the painting. Nobody knows how the Godnesss looks like, that is why Velazquez portraits her as an old lady, by doing this he is communicating to the viewer, the wisdown that the Godness has. Arachne is the one on the middle and the one who sets up the contest and looses, that is why she does not have a lot of light but at the same time has a privileged place on the painting.
La Fragua de Vulcano (the Forge of Vulcan)
Is another piece of the Spanish painter Diego Velásquez. The painting was done after the first trip of Velásquez to Italy in 1629. According to studies and research, the painting was a request of the king.
The painting describes the moment when Apolo is visiting Vulcano while he is working on the weapons for the war. Apolo is telling Vulcano that his wife, Venus, is cheating on him with Mars, War’s God.
Las Hilanderas (The Spinners)
Is an illustration of a Greek fable that tells story about a s
pinning contest between Mineimina and Arachne.Mineimina is the Godness of the arts, the one on the left side of the painting. Nobody knows how the Godnesss looks like, that is why Velazquez portraits her as an old lady, by doing this he is communicating to the viewer, the wisdown that the Godness has. Arachne is the one on the middle and the one who sets up the contest and looses, that is why she does not have a lot of light but at the same time has a privileged place on the painting.
La Fragua de Vulcano (the Forge of Vulcan)
Is another piece of the Spanish painter Diego Velásquez. The painting was done after the first trip of Velásquez to Italy in 1629. According to studies and research, the painting was a request of the king.The painting describes the moment when Apolo is visiting Vulcano while he is working on the weapons for the war. Apolo is telling Vulcano that his wife, Venus, is cheating on him with Mars, War’s God.
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